2 states fine dealers for misleading ads

AUTHOR(S)

Cantwell, Julie; Freedman, Eric

PUB. DATE

October 2001

SOURCE

Automotive News;10/29/2001, Vol. 76 Issue 5955, p17

SOURCE TYPE

Trade Publication

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Focuses on the increase in numbers of automobile dealers involved in deceptive advertising in the United States. Steps undertaken by officials on the issue; Request by dealer associations for increased investigations and fines; Examples of advertising violations of dealers.

ACCESSION #

5562565

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